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Re: mouthpiece suggestions to use with Uebel superior

Author: claralot
Date: 2020-01-13 01:22

I've been playing the original Superior now for 2 1/2 years daily and first thing to do is to get used to the horn using the mouthpiece that you currently use.

For me it took a bit of time coming from an old R13 to get used to the Superior. My mouthpiece at the time was a Zinner Richard Hawkins B model and it is very nice. You will have to learn to relax and just blow with the Superior. I found that I had to undo my R13 compensations in order to really bring out the horn's sound qualities.

Once you are more comfortable with the horn then perhaps consider changing mouthpieces. I tried a number of mouthpieces (I have many in my drawer) and ended up really liking a Behn Sono that I bought used, because of its intonation, ease of playing altissimo, and its sound qualities. I don't think that I could have come to that conclusion right after purchasing the Superior because I was undoing some R13 habits.

Finding the 'right' mouthpiece is really very personal. I caution you that just because this or that pro uses a specific mouthpiece and currently that is the 'in' mouthpiece, you need to understand how you play and your personal preferences.

This has been my experience with the Superior and I hope that my comments will help you enjoy playing this clarinet.

....Mike

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